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\nGovernor Andy Beshear is responding to a surging demand for data centers and energy resources in Kentucky.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, August 6, Governor Beshear signed an executive order to \u201cprotect against harmful impacts from potential data centers in the commonwealth and empower local communities to be the decision-makers related to these projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

The executive order requires data center project developers to submit an energy plan to the Energy and Environment Cabinet (ECC) demonstrating how the company will protect families and existing businesses by not raising electric bills.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Public Service Commission (PSC) will be required to prevent utility companies from raising rates to recover costs associated with data centers.<\/p>\n

Beshear says he is directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to deny applications for permits that would lead to data centers that would negatively impact air quality, water use, water quality, water supply, federal jurisdictional wetlands or natural resources. The order will also require that any data center project developer pay their fair share of state, local and school taxes.<\/p>\n

The executive action is also set to require developers to \u201ccommit to engaging with transparency\u201d in public discussions with local community leaders and residents.
\nSource: WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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